We Answer Some Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Planning
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How long has your firm been around? Meier Law Firm was founded in 2010. Prior to forming Meier Law Firm, Josh and Laura Meier worked at large law firms for several years.
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Can you help with a contested will or trust? We typically do not handle contested matters, but can hopefully refer you to another local trusted law firm who can help.
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Can I special request an attorney? Yes, you can.
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Can I bring kids with me to your office? Yes. Your children are always welcome here.
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Do you offer meetings on nights and weekends? Yes, but availability for nights and weekends meeting is extremely limited. Please call us and we will do all we can to find a time to meet that works for your schedule.
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Where do I meet with you? If you live in Orange County, you typically meet with us at our offices in Newport Beach. If you live out of the area or have limited mobility, we can Facetime or Skype with you. In some limited cases we can send a member of our team to your residence.
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Does my spouse have to attend the planning session with me? If you are married and planning jointly, both spouses will need to attend the planning session together.
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How long does it take to set up my estate plan? Typically, it takes 4-6 weeks to set up an estate plan. During the Covid-19 crises, we are fast tracing plans for the seriously ill, first responders, and hospital personnel. Please contact us so we can provide you our fast track options and meet your specific needs.
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How do I schedule a meeting with you? You can call our warm and welcoming Client Services Director, Bonnie Johnson at (949) 718-0420 to schedule a time to meet with us. New clients typically attend a no pressure/no obligation Planning Session where they meet with a member of our team and we determine what their legal needs are next best steps.
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My loved one is starting to become confused and forgetful, and needs more and more help handling their financial and medical decisions. What are the options? Ideally, if your loved one still has mental capacity and understands the significance and ramifications of sharing or transferring decision making power to you, your loved one will execute legal documents that allow you to make their medical and financial decisions for them, without the need of obtaining court intervention or approval.
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My loved one has lost mental capacity and does not have any legal documents in place. What are my options? If your loved one has already lost full mental capacity, you may need to seek a legal conservatorship over your loved one, so you can make medical and financial decisions on his or her behalf.